Director of AI Data Center Development (Madrid)

Iren Group

Madrid

On-site

EUR 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

25 hours ago

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Job summary

IREN Group in Madrid seeks a Development Director to lead its development activities in Spain, overseeing origination, structuring, planning and delivery readiness of large-scale AI and high-performance computing data center projects from opportunity assessment through construction handover.

Based in Madrid and reporting to the Spain CEO, the role directs the Development Department and ensures integration of land, grid, utilities, permitting, stakeholder management and investment readiness,

Qualifications

Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Business, Real Estate, Construction Management, Energy or related field.
12–15 years in real estate or data center development in Spain.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary development teams and external stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of Spanish development processes, permitting, grid and investment approvals.
Fluent Spanish and professional English required.

Responsibilities

Lead development strategy and portfolio in Spain.
Unite Development Dept across land, grid, planning and connectivity.
Drive development through full lifecycle to readiness.
Ensure investment readiness with gates and milestones.
Manage risks and dependencies affecting development.
Provide portfolio visibility and executive decision support.
Maintain external stakeholder relationships with authorities, grid operators and partners.
Coordinate with engineering, legal, finance and sustainability.
Oversee transition from development to execution.
Build scalable development organization with governance.